Galvumet
Galvumet is an originator product from Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Swiss mandatory health insurance therefore reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 40.50 to CHF 88.70 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG
- ATC code
- A10BD08
- IT group
- 07.06.20 Orale blutzuckersenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Vildagliptinum, Metformini hydrochloridum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/12/2009
- Last price change
- 01/01/2025
- Co-payment
- 10%
Prices per pack
The ex-factory price is the authorisation holder's price; the public price adds the distribution share and VAT. Both are FOPH maximum prices: nothing above them may be charged.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 50/500 mg | 60 Stk | CHF 22.27 | CHF 40.50 | 01/12/2009 | B | 7680584510022 |
| Filmtabl 50/500 mg | 180 Stk | CHF 66.83 | CHF 88.70 | 01/11/2014 | B | 7680584510077 |
| Filmtabl 50/850 mg | 60 Stk | CHF 22.27 | CHF 40.50 | 01/12/2009 | B | 7680584510046 |
| Filmtabl 50/850 mg | 180 Stk | CHF 66.83 | CHF 88.70 | 01/11/2014 | B | 7680584510084 |
| Filmtabl 50/1000 mg | 60 Stk | CHF 22.27 | CHF 40.50 | 01/12/2009 | B | 7680584510060 |
| Filmtabl 50/1000 mg | 180 Stk | CHF 66.83 | CHF 88.70 | 01/11/2014 | B | 7680584510091 |
Limitation
This preparation is reimbursed only under the conditions below. The text is the binding FOPH wording; outside those conditions basic insurance does not pay.
The FOPH publishes limitation texts in German, French and Italian only. The German wording is reproduced verbatim below.
- Als Dreifachkombination mit einem Sulfonylharnstoff als Zusatz zu Diät und körperlicher Bewegung, wenn mit Metformin und einem Sulfonylharnstoff allein keine ausreichende Kontrolle der Glykämie erreicht werden kann.
- In Kombination mit Insulin zur Verbesserung der Blutzuckerkontrolle, wenn mit Diät, körperlicher Bewegung sowie durch die Behandlung mit einer stabilen Dosis Insulin und Metformin keine ausreichende Kontrolle der Glykämie erreicht werden kann.
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FAQ
Is Galvumet covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Galvumet is on the Specialities List with a limitation: basic insurance reimburses it only when the conditions in the limitation text are met, in some cases only after the insurer has granted cost approval.
What does Galvumet cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Galvumet ranges from CHF 40.50 to CHF 88.70 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 22.27 to CHF 66.83. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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